How much are property taxes in Jefferson, SD?
Homeowners in Jefferson, SD pay a median of $2,284 (±$325) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,081.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,444.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $179,400.
In Jefferson, the median real estate tax went from $1,762 in 2015–2019 to $2,284 in 2020–2024 (+29.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,284 (±$325)
- With a mortgage
- $2,081
- Without a mortgage
- $2,444
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Jefferson against Union County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson | Union County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,284 (±$325) | $3,317 (±$208) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,081 (±$468) | $3,343 (±$287) | $2,955 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,444 (±$159) | $3,263 (±$481) | $2,390 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $179,400 (±$22,729) | $301,100 (±$18,340) | $257,400 (±$3,051) | $332,700 |
In Jefferson, the median real estate tax is lower than in Union County ($3,317).
It is also lower than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Union County, Jefferson ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 271 of 729.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Jefferson
The median tax ($2,284) is 1.3% of the median home value ($179,400).
Across Union County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across South Dakota it is 1.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Jefferson have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,762 (±$239) | $2,284 (±$325) | +29.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $118,000 (±$11,458) | $179,400 (±$22,729) | +52.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $961 (±$153) | $1,179 (±$308) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | — | $2,284 (±$325) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | 1.5 mi | $3,522 (±$288) | Higher |
| Civil Bend Township | 4.5 mi | $2,676 (±$1,536) | Not measurably different |
| North Sioux City | 6.0 mi | $2,645 (±$372) | Not measurably different |
| Big Sioux Township | 6.3 mi | $5,567 (±$773) | Higher |
| Ponca | 7.8 mi | $2,027 (±$356) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Point | 7.9 mi | $3,470 (±$201) | Higher |
| Ponca Township | 8.8 mi | $3,264 (±$559) | Higher |
| Dakota Dunes | 8.9 mi | $6,105 (±$846) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Union County), SD ($3,522), Big Sioux Township, SD ($5,567), Elk Point, SD ($3,470).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elk Point | $3,470 (±$201) |
| 6 | Spink Township | $2,709 (±$388) |
| 7 | Civil Bend Township | $2,676 (±$1,536) |
| 8 | North Sioux City | $2,645 (±$372) |
| 9 | Emmet Township | $2,375 (±$1,294) |
| 10 | Beresford | $2,313 (±$306) |
| 11 | Jefferson | $2,284 (±$325) |
| 12 | Virginia Township | $1,902 (±$793) |
| 13 | Big Springs Township | $1,853 (±$849) |
| 14 | Sioux Valley Township | $1,750 (±$134) |
| 15 | Alcester | $1,726 (±$207) |
| 16 | Brule Township (Union County) | $1,407 (±$901) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson
How much are property taxes in Jefferson?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Jefferson, SD is $2,284 (±$325) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Jefferson, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Jefferson gone up?
In Jefferson, the median real estate tax went from $1,762 in 2015–2019 to $2,284 in 2020–2024 (+29.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Jefferson higher than in Union County?
In Jefferson, the median real estate tax is lower than in Union County ($3,317).
It is also lower than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Jefferson city, South Dakota (place:32700, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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